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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ST. FRANÇOIS XAVIER · L-1B FIELD GUIDE

Does translation of the spouse’s records mean an EAD is always required?

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THE DIRECT ANSWER

No. Translation does not determine whether an EAD is required. A qualifying L spouse may already be employment-authorized incident to valid status with the appropriate evidence.

Identify the document before deciding what additional filing is needed

Record what each translated item actually establishes: marriage, identity, admission classification or another fact. A civil record can support the qualifying relationship without itself proving current work permission. Have the actual status evidence assessed before ordering an EAD application merely because the file contains translations; an EAD is not universally required for qualifying L spouses. L dependent classification also covers unmarried children under 21, but those children receive no spousal employment benefit. The translator should preserve the document’s original purpose and dates, rather than label a marriage record or the principal’s approval as the spouse’s work authorization.

A lease, a school registration and a spouse's employment documentation each have their own renewal points, and none of them moves because a rollout is extended. Review each family member’s relationship, status and intended activity separately from the company’s staffing preference.